Temperatures are expected to rise in the second half of the week.
Moderately hot weather is expected across Uzbekistan during the first half of the week, with temperatures reaching 32 to 35 degrees Celsius. Temperatures will rise to 35 to 38 degrees Celsius in the second half.
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**Weather forecast: Uzbekistan expects temperatures to rise by the end of the week**
According to Uzhydromet, the first half of the current workweek in Uzbekistan will be characterized by moderately hot weather, consistent with the climate norm. Daytime temperatures will range from 32 to 35 degrees Celsius.
However, in the second half of the week, daytime temperatures are expected to rise by 2-3 degrees, reaching 35 to 38 degrees Celsius, and in the south of the country, to 39 to 40 degrees Celsius. Nighttime temperatures will generally range from 18 to 23 degrees Celsius.
From August 24 to 28, partly cloudy skies with no precipitation are forecast. The exception is certain mountainous areas of the Tashkent and Fergana regions, where short-term rain and thunderstorms are possible on Monday afternoon.
Winds will blow at 7-12 m/s. On August 24, winds are expected to increase to 13-18 m/s in some areas, with dusty drifting snow possible in some areas.
In Tashkent, light, partly cloudy skies with no precipitation are expected. Daytime temperatures from August 24-26 will be 32 to 35 degrees Celsius, rising to 35 to 37 degrees Celsius on August 27-28. Nighttime temperatures will remain between 18 and 21 degrees Celsius.
Eastern winds at 3-8 m/s are expected in the capital. Winds are expected to increase to 11-14 m/s on August 24, with dusty drifting snow possible in some areas of the city.